Alexander Forbes has achieved "strong" results with revenue growth of 31% and trading profit growth of 27%.

The results reflect "organic growth" in its core businesses and the growth of its international operations. The group reported core headline earnings per share increasing by 22% to 97.1 cents.

Chief Executive Designate, Rael Gordon said: "The hardening insurance rate cycle had a positive effect on the growth in the international Risk businesses.

"The performance of our UK financial services business was hampered by losses in our CTC bureau and software business. Financial services traded well in a difficult economic climate."

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